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  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Nephrology
  • Clinical Outcomes Research

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  • Computed tomography (CT) is a vital diagnostic imaging tool.
  • Intravenous contrast agents can enhance CT imaging but raise concerns about potential kidney injury.
  • The safety of contrast-enhanced CT versus noncontrast CT regarding renal outcomes requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analysis comparing the risks of acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, and mortality between contrast-enhanced CT and noncontrast CT.
  • To evaluate the association between contrast-enhanced CT and adverse renal events.
  • To determine if contrast administration impacts patient mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of multiple databases including MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Academic Search Premier.
  • Inclusion of observational studies directly comparing contrast-enhanced CT with noncontrast CT for renal insufficiency, renal replacement therapy, or mortality rates.
  • Meta-analysis of data from 28 studies involving 107,335 participants.

Main Results:

  • Meta-analysis of 28 observational studies (107,335 participants) found no significant difference in acute kidney injury (OR 0.94; 95% CI 0.83-1.07) between contrast-enhanced and noncontrast CT.
  • No significant association was found for the need for renal replacement therapy (OR 0.83; 95% CI 0.59-1.16) or all-cause mortality (OR 1.0; 95% CI 0.73-1.36).
  • The observed rates of acute kidney injury were similar between the two groups.

Conclusions:

  • Contrast-enhanced CT is not significantly associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, or mortality compared to noncontrast CT.
  • The development of acute kidney injury is likely influenced by patient- and illness-level factors rather than the use of intravenous contrast material.
  • These findings support the judicious use of contrast-enhanced CT when indicated for diagnostic purposes.